Legal Opinion
William E. Jones v. Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority
Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit
Decided August 6, 1982No. 81-7746PublishedCited by 42 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
JOHNSON, Circuit Judge:
Plaintiff William E. Jones filed suit alleging that defendant Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) violated Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, 29 U.S.C.A. § 794, and various federal regulations by denying him a position as bus driver because of his handicap. The district court, 522 F.Supp. 370, determined that plaintiff lacked standing and dismissed the suit. Plaintiff appeals. We reverse.
I. Facts
MARTA provides rapid transit for the metropolitan area of Atlanta. The transit authority receives federal financial assistance in the form of engineering…
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